insert_link APO International South Africa: Deputy Minister Botes undertakes Official Visit to Cuba The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, is on an Official Visit to Havana, Republic of Cuba, on 29 July 2025 to co-chair the 18th South Africa-Cuba Joint Consultative Mechanism (JCM) with his Cuban counterpart, First Deputy Foreign Minister, HE Mr Gerardo Peñalver Portal. The 18th JCM takes place against the backdrop of the excellent bilateral and fraternal ties between the two countries that go beyond […] today29 July, 2025
insert_link APO International Guinea-Bissau deepens national commitment to the Women, Peace, and Security agenda through Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)-led in-country Continental Results Framework (CRF) capacity building workshop From the 22nd to 24th of July, 2025, the ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs (DAHS), in close collaboration with other relevant directorates and agencies, the Ministry of Women, Family and Social Solidarity of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, as well as the ECOWAS Women, Peace and Security Regional Steering Group (WPS-RSG), successfully organized a national capacity-building workshop in Bissau. The three-day workshop, aimed at stakeholders and focal points […] today29 July, 2025
insert_link Lifestyle More than half of workers report financial stress, Old Mutual Namibia monitor shows A new survey from Old Mutual Namibia has revealed that 52% of the country’s working population feels under financial stress, with nearly one-third reporting adverse effects on their mental and physical health. Based on responses from over 650 employed adults, the financial strain stems from rising living costs, stagnant wages, and mounting responsibilities, including caring for both children and adult dependents. Many workers rely on informal side hustles or […] today29 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia Windhoek terror thugs arrested By: Josia Shigwedha At least five notorious Windhoek robbers were arrested on Tuesday afternoon. Namibian police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi confirmed that the suspects are all wanted in connection with four armed robberies and a murder. Shikwambi said that Elias Haifete (39) is responsible for the murder of 39 year old Fiina Nghifikwa in Wanaheda, Kigali Street last week. The other arrested suspects include Simon Lukas, also known as Bigshow, […] today29 July, 2025
insert_link APO International Youth Charter Calls for Global Action in New Essay: “Sport for Development and Peace – A Live Aid of Hope and Opportunity” The Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org), a pioneering international charity dedicated to social justice through sport, art, culture and digital engagement, has issued a powerful new call to action through its Founder and Chair, Geoff Thompson. In his latest leadership essay, “Sport for Development and Peace: A Live Aid of Hope and Opportunity,” Thompson challenges the global community to move beyond symbolic gestures and invest meaningfully in the lives of young people facing disadvantage, […] today29 July, 2025
insert_link APO International For women in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), nowhere is safe from sexual violence Every week, hundreds of victims and survivors of sexual violence seek care at health centres supported by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In 2024 alone, nearly 40,000 women were treated by MSF teams in North Kivu province — a record high. In January 2025, M23/Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) forces – backed by Rwanda – took control of Goma, the provincial capital and home to over a million […] today29 July, 2025
insert_link APO International Empowering African Women from the Start: Integrating Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Prevention into the First Bonds of Life Each year, Pan-African Women’s Day (PAWD) reminds us of the enduring legacy, resilience, and leadership of African women. However, as we celebrate, we must also confront a lingering truth: far too many pregnant and breastfeeding women in Africa are still left behind in HIV prevention efforts. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are not merely recipients of care, they are architects of community wellbeing, leaders within households and societies, and central to […] today29 July, 2025
insert_link APO International Negotiations of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus M.Ryzhenkov with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia On July 29, 2025 the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Maxim Ryzhenkov, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Gedion Timothewos, who is paying a working visit to Belarus. This is the first visit to our country of the Head of the Ethiopian Foreign Ministry. During the talks, the directions of the entire complex of the Belarusian-Ethiopian agenda were […] today29 July, 2025
insert_link APO International Seychelles: Outgoing Egyptian Ambassador Pays Farewell Courtesy Call on President Ramkalawan The outgoing Non-Resident Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Republic of Seychelles H.E. Mr. Wael M. Nasr Eldin M. Attiya, paid a farewell courtesy call on the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, this morning at State House. President Ramkalawan extended his appreciation to Ambassador Khalil for his dedication and efforts in strengthening the longstanding relations between Seychelles and Egypt during his tenure. He […] today29 July, 2025
